Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Regular MeetingVicksburg, MS · March 23, 2018
Minutes
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Minutes - Final
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs, Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield, Sr., Alderman
Alex J. Monsour, Jr., Alderman
Friday, March 23, 2018 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
Invocation was given by Mayor George Flaggs, Jr..
Pledge of Allegiance was given by Alderman Michael A. Mayfield, Sr.
2. Roll Call
Present: 3- Mayor George Flaggs Jr.
Alderman Michael A. Mayfield Sr.
Alderman Alex J. Monsour Jr.
3. Board Comments:
4. Adopt Agenda
ADD:
Approve request from Alderman Alex Monsour, Jr. to reserve Motor Coach on
Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt the Agenda as amended. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Recognitions:
A. ID-18-0349 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 10 years of service: Mark Engdahl - Water Treatment Plant
Mayor Flaggs recognized Mark Engdahl in the Water Treatment Plant, with ten
(10) years of service.
The Mayor and Aldermen congratulated Mark Engdahl for his years of service
with the City of Vicksburg.
B. ID-18-0350 Certificate of Retirement:
1. Natalie Erves - Court Services
Mayor Flaggs presented Natalie Erves in Court Services with a Certificate of
Retirement
Minutes:
A. ID-18-0299 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. February 05, 2018
2. February 09, 2018
3. February 14, 2018 (Special Called)
4. February 20, 2018
5. February 23, 2018
6. March 05, 2018
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Board Meeting Minutes for: February 05, 2018;
February 09, 2018; February 14, 2018 (Special Called); February 20, 2018;
February 23, 20018; March 05, 2018. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Routine Agenda:
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A. ID-18-0305 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. I-20 Frontage Road Sanitary Sewer, Water and Gas Utilities Relocation
2. Halls Ferry Park Tennis Facility
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Board
proceeded to open bids submitted for furnishing I-20 Frontage Road Sanitary
Sewer, Water and Gas Utilities Relocation; Halls Ferry Park Tennis Facility in
accordance with specifications and instructions for bidding on file in the office of
City Clerk: Proof of publication of legal advertisements was presented and
ordered filed.
I-20 FRONTAGE SANITARY SEWER, WATER AND GAS UTILITIES RELOCATION:
NO ELECTRONIC BID RECEIVED
HEMPHILL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., P.O. Drawer 879; Florence, MS
39073
C.O.R. #02449-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Bid: $1,576,519.00
HALLS FERRY PARK TENNIS FACILITY:
NO ELECTRONIC BID RECEIVED
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE, INC., 3664 Guyton Road; Hoover,
AL 35204
C.O.R. #14697-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Bid: $723,778.00 Alt. Bid: A) $4,600.00 B) $2,675.00 C) $5,200.00
KENNETH R. THOMPSON, JR., BUILDER, INC., 3204 Baldwin Rd.; Greenwood, MS
38935
C.O.R. #05762-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Bid: $842,000.00 Alt. Bid: $6,500.00
FORDICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, P.O. Box 1101; Vicksburg, MS 39181
C.O.R. #00016-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Bid: $920,000.00 Alt. Bid: $6,200.00
HOPKINS CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE, LLC, 273 Old Jackson Rd.; Madison,
MS 39110
C.O.R. #19759-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Bid: $799,482.32 Alt. Bid: $5,625.00
CLIFTON RANKIN CONSTRUCTION, LLC, 786 River Road; Fayette, MS 39069
C.O.R. #19717-MC 5% Bid Bond: Yes
Total Bid: $725,000.00 Alt. Bid: $1,500.00
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept and refer the foregoing bids to the Purchasing
Department and Various Departments for review and recommendation back to
the Board for award. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-18-0347 Accept the recommendation of the Consultant Selection Committee to
award Request for Qualifications for Innovation and Tech Transfer Center
Parking Area Project Design and Construction Administration Services to
the Pickering Firm, Inc.
Attachments: RFQ Parking Project
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Accept the recommendation of the Consultant Selection
Committee to award Request for Qualifications for Innovation and Tech Transfer
Center Parking Area Project Design and Construction Administration Services to
the Pickering Firm, Inc. of Flowood, MS. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B.1 ID-18-0324 Accept the recommendation of Landscape Services, Inc. to award the bid
and contract for Catfish Row Art Park Splash Pad Re-Development to
Planet Recess based on the Deductive Alternate Bid #3 in the amount of
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$534,117.00
Attachments: Award Splash Pad
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Accept the recommendation of Landscape Services, Inc.
to award the bid and contract for Catfish Row Art Park Splash Pad
Re-Development to Planet Recess of Baton Rouge, LA based on the Deductive
Alternate Bid #3 in the amount of $534,117.00. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-18-0334 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Request for Proposals for:
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to authorize the City Clerk to advertise Request for
Proposals for: 1. Wastewater Treatment Plant. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-18-0340 Approve City of Vicksburg Employment Matrix for Civil Service Positions
Attachments: Employment Matrix
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the City of Vicksburg Employment Matrix for Civil
Service Positions. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-18-0348 Accept Application for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption from:
1. Vicksmetal Company
Attachments: Vicksmetal Company
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept the Application from Vicksmetal Company for Ad
Valorem Tax Exemption. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-18-0325 Approve the following requests from the Center for Pregnancy Choices:
1. Permission to hold Walk for Life Event on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
2. Close streets via attached route
3. Assistance from the Police Department with traffic
Attachments: Walk for Life
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the following requests from the Center for
Pregnancy Choices: 1. Permission to hold Walk for Life Event on Saturday, April
14, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; 2. Close streets via attached route; 3.
Assistance from the Police Department with traffic. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
G. ID-18-0335 Approve additions to Employee Driving List:
1. Nathaniel Nichols, Jr., Christopher M. Coleman - Fire Department
2. Larry T. Ferguson, Jr., Derrick McGee, Jr., James E. White - Water
Department
Attachments: Driving List
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the additions to Employee Driving List: 1.
Nathaniel Nichols, Jr., Christopher M. Coleman - Fire Department; 2. Larry T.
Ferguson, Jr., Derrick McGee, Jr., James E. White - Water Department. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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H. ID-18-0331 Approve request from Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District
for allocation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 pursuant to Section
69-27-24 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Warren County Soil Allocation
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve allocation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 to
the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District. The City is authorized
pursuant to Sec. 69-27-24 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, for
municipalities to contribute to soil conservation district. No matching funds
required. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
I. ID-18-0336 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $250.00 from the Warren
County Bulls AAU Basketball Team pursuant to Sections 17-3-1 and
17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Bulls Sponsorship
Mayor Flaggs stated that purchasing an advertisement from Warren County Bulls
AAU Basketball Team will bring into favorable notice the opportunities,
possibilities and resources of the City of Vicksburg and will be helpful toward
advancing the moral, financial and other interest of the City of Vicksburg.
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and
unanimously passed, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg approved
the purchase of a sponsor ad from Warren County Bulls AAU Basketball Team in
the amount of $250.00. The City is authorized pursuant to Sec. 17-3-1 and 17-3-3
of the Mississippi Code of 1972. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
J. ID-18-0341 Approve request from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for additional
funds up to $3,000.00 for drainage project
Attachments: VTR Drainage Project
On motion of Alderman Monsour, Jr., seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the request from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional
Airport for additional funds up to $3,000.00 for drainage project. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
K. ID-18-0323 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt
Resolution/Order for Cutting, Cleaning, Demolition and Site Clearing of the
following properties:
1. Louisiana Avenue, PPIN 20638; owned by Ruby Akers c/o John L.
Moore
2. 1618 Martin Luther King Boulevard, PPIN 19190; owned by Bobby
Doyle Estate
3. 3130 North Washington Street, PPIN 14353; owned by Jeanette McCoy
et al
4. 1900 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20601; owned by Walter Watson
5. 514 Sycamore, PPIN 20614; owned by James Otis Estate
Attachments: Special Assessment
Special Assessment 3
The Letters (Statements) and Resolutions on the following properties were
presented to the Board:
Louisiana Avenue, PPIN 20638; owned by Ruby Akers c/o John L. Moore
1618 Martin Luther King Boulevard, PPIN 19190; owned by Bobby Doyle Estate
3130 North Washington Street, PPIN 14353; owned by Jeanette McCoy et al
1900 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20601; owned by Walter Watson
514 Sycamore, PPIN 20614; owned by James Otis Estate
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
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and Aldermen voted to accept the foregoing Letters (Statements) for cost of
cutting and cleaning lots and Adopt the following Resolutions establishing
Special Assessments. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
L. ID-18-0326 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the Community
Development Agenda are a public menace to the public, health and safety
welfare of the community
Attachments: Special Assessment 2
Victor Gray-Lewis, Director of Community Development, came for a hearing
before the Board to discuss and request permission to proceed to cut, clean and
demolish the following properties:
1510 1/2 Marcus St., PPIN 13839; owned by Janice L. Brown (remove trash &
debris including old tires, appliances and rubbish)
1609 South Street, PPIN 17893; owned by the State of Mississippi (cut
grass/weeds, remove trash & debris; remove inoperable vehicles)
1611 South Street, PPIN 17894; owned by the State of Mississippi (cut
grass/weeds, remove trash & debris; remove inoperable vehicles)
521 Speed Street, PIN 15955; owned by Home America Fund II, LLC (remove
dilapidated building)
1600 Spring Street, PPIN 17940; owned by Anthony Herman (remove all rubbish,
trash & debris from entire property; remove all unlicensed and inoperable
vehicles entire property) - Mayor Flaggs recused himself from this item.
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to declare the foregoing properties to be a public menace to
the public health, safety & welfare of the community and authorize the Director
of Community Development to proceed to cut, clean and demolish structures with
all charges incurred to be assessed against the property owners. Along with the
following actions:
1510 1/2 Marcus St., PPIN 13839; owned by Janice L. Brown - granted 30 day
extension
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Mayor Flaggs recused himself from this item.
Alderman Monsour, Jr. is now Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr.
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to declare the foregoing property located at
1600 Spring Street, PPIN 17940; owned by Anthony Herman (remove all rubbish,
trash & debris from entire property; remove all unlicensed and inoperable
vehicles entire property) to be a public menace to the public health, safety &
welfare of the community and authorize the Director of Community Development
to proceed to cut, clean and demolish structures with all charges incurred to be
assessed against the property owner. The motion was adopted unanimously.
Mayor Flaggs returned to the Board Meeting.
Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr. is now Alderman Monsour, Jr.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Budget Admendments:
M. ID-18-0333 Adopt Budget Amendments
Attachments: Budget Amendment
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to adopt Budget Amendments for March 23, 2018. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Ordinances:
M.1 ID-18-0360 Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance 2018-02 Closing and
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Vacating that Certain Portion of Wisconsin Avenue Right of Way
Located in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi
Attachments: Ordinance Wisconsin Avenue
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to adopt an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance
2018-02 Closing and Vacating that Certain Portion of Wisconsin Avenue Right
of Way Located in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Enactment No: ORD 2016-018
M.2 ID-18-0329 Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Article VI. Weapons, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi by Amending Sec.
17-160. Discharging Firearm, to Define the Violation, Provide Specific
Exceptions and to Provide Penalties
Attachments: Ordinance Discharging Weapons
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, the Mayor and
Aldermen voted to adopt an Ordinance to Amend Article VI. Weapons, of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi by Amending Sec.
17-160. Discharging Firearm, to Define the Violation, Provide Specific
Exceptions and to Provide Penalties. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Enactment No: ORD 2016-019
Contracts:
N. ID-18-0330 Authorize Mayor to execute the following with T.L. Wallace regarding
New Primary Clarifier No. 1 at Waste Water Treatment Facility [Blue
Ink]:
1. Change Order No. 3
2. Change Order No. 4
Attachments: CO #3 WWTF
CO #4 WWTF
MDA Approval
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute the following
with T.L. Wallace regarding New Primary Clarifier No. 1 at Waste Water
Treatment Facility [Blue Ink]: 1. Change Order No. 3; 2. Change Order No. 4.
The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
O. ID-18-0346 Authorize Mayor to execute Amendment No. 8 with Engineering
Service, a division of M&G Enterprises, Inc.
Attachments: Amendment #8
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment
No. 8 with Engineering Service, a division of M&G Enterprises, Inc. The
motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Docket of Claims:
P. ID-18-0306 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
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On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Bank Letters: 1. Trustmark; 2.
BancorpSouth. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Q. ID-18-0307 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Tax Collection
5. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License
Mayor & Treasure
The City Sexton presented report of collections, account opening graves, etc.
for the month of February 2018 as follows: Riles Funeral Home - $958.00;
Dillon Chisley Funeral Home - $375.00; Fisher Funeral Home - $875.00;
Glenwood Funeral Home - $758.00; Jefferson Funeral Home - $1,200.00;
Lakeview Funeral Home $1,108.00.
The City Clerk presented the Privilege License Report for new businesses for
the month of February 2018
The City Clerk presented report of Mayor and Treasure from the Vicksburg
Police Department in the amount of $198,576.54 for February 2018
The City Clerk presented the February 2018 Detailed Budget Report for
Approval.
Attachments: Supporting documentation following minutes
The City Clerk presented report of collections for City taxes from the Warren
County Tax Collector for the Month of February 2018
Attachments: Supporting documentation following minutes:
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve the following Reports: City Sexton,
Privilege License, Mayor and Treasure, Detail Budget Report, Monthly Tax
Collection, Delinquent Tax Collection. The motion was unanimously adopted
by the attached vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Mayor Flaggs recused himself from this Agenda Item.
Alderman Monsour, Jr. is now Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr.
R. ID-18-0308 Approve Claims Docket
The City Clerk presented the Docket of Claims numbering 144025 through 144285;
1251through1252.
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr., the
Mayor Pro-Tem and Alderman voted to approve Claims Docket. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 2- Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Recused: 1- Mayor Flaggs
Mayor Flaggs returned to the Board Meeting.
Mayor Pro-Tem Monsour, Jr. is now Alderman Monsour, Jr.
Executive Session:
Alderman Mayfield moved the Mayor and Aldermen go into a closed meeting to
determine if the Board should go into executive session. The motion was
seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr. Voting aye, Mayor Flaggs, Alderman
Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr. None voting nay, the motion was unanimously
adopted.
The Mayor and Aldermen discussed whether or not they should go into executive
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session. Alderman Monsour, Jr. moved to go into executive session to discuss
Personnel Action Forms for Longevity Pay in the Water Treatment Plant (1);
Retirement in Court Services (1); New Hire in the Fire Department (1); Suspension
in the Human Resource Department (1); Resignation in the Fire Department (1);
Discussion Matter for Reimbursement in the Traffic Department (1). The motion
was seconded by Alderman Mayfield, and upon vote being taken, the following
voting aye: Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, Alderman Monsour, Jr. The
motion was adopted unanimously.
The Mayor and Aldermen announced they would go ino executive session to
discuss Personnel Action Forms for Longevity Pay in the Water Treatment Plant
(1); Retirement in Court Services (1); New Hire in the Fire Department (1);
Suspension in the Human Resource Department (1); Resignation in the Fire
Department (1); Discussion Matter for Reimbursement in the Traffic Department
(1).
The Mayor and Aldermen are now in executive session.
Those present at the executive session were Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield,
Alderman Monsour, Jr., Nancy Thomas - City Attorney, Walter W. Osborne, Jr. -
City Clerk, Antoinette Bradley - Human Resource Director, Tasha W. Jordan -
Deputy City Clerk, Brian Boykins - Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, Alvin
Coleman - North Ward Alderman’s Administrative Assistant, Anthony Lane -
Police Officer.
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Personnel Matters:
A. ID-18-0351 Longevity - Water Treatment Plant (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve Longevity Pay for Supervisor from $24.51
per hour to $24.68 per hour in the Water Treatment Plant, for ten (10) years of
service. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
B. ID-18-0352 Retirement - Court Services (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept the Retirement of a Deputy Court Clerk in the
Court Services Department, effective March 26, 2018. The motion was
adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
C. ID-18-0353 New Hire - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the New Hire (Re-Hire) for a Paramedic V at
$14.01 per hour in the Fire Department. The motion was adopted
unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
D. ID-18-0354 Suspension - Human Resources (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to approve the Suspension for an Associate in the
Human Resources Department, for one (1) day effective March 23, 2018.
Employee was insubordinate to a superior, specifically in violation of Rule 4.1
(g)(n)(i) The motion was adopted unanimously by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
E. ID-18-0355 Resignation - Fire Department (1)
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to accept the Resignation from Firefighter IV in the Fire
Department, effective March 08, 2018. The motion was adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
F. ID-18-0356 Discussion Matter - Reimbursement - Traffic Department (1)
A discussion was held. The matter was continued until April 02, 2018.
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G. ID-18-0498 Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items Taken Up in
Executive Session
On motion of Mayor Flaggs, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., the Mayor
and Aldermen voted to Come Out of Executive Session and Approve All Items
Taken Up in Executive Session. The motion was adopted unanimously by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
Adjournment
On motion of Alderman Mayfield, seconded by Alderman Monsour, Jr., and
unanimously passed, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg adjourned
to meet 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, April 02, 2018, to take up and act upon any and
all matters that may come before the Board.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Aye: 3- Mayor Flaggs, Alderman Mayfield, and Alderman Monsour Jr.
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Agenda
1415 Walnut Street
City of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 39180
Meeting Agenda
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
George Flaggs, Jr., Mayor
Michael A. Mayfield, Sr., Alderman
Alex J. Monsour, Jr., Alderman
Friday, March 23, 2018 10:00 AM City Hall Annex Board Room
1. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Board Comments:
4. Adopt Agenda
Recognitions:
A. ID-18-0349 Employee Anniversaries:
1. 10 years of service: Mark Engdahl - Water Treatment Plant
B. ID-18-0350 Certificate of Retirement:
1. Natalie Erves - Court Services
Minutes:
A. ID-18-0299 Adopt Board Meeting Minutes for:
1. February 05, 2018
2. February 09, 2018
3. February 14, 2018 (Special Called)
4. February 20, 2018
5. February 23, 2018
6. March 05, 2018
Routine Agenda:
A. ID-18-0305 Receive Sealed Bids for:
1. I-20 Frontage Road Sanitary Sewer, Water and Gas Utilities Relocation
2. Halls Ferry Park Tennis Facility
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B. ID-18-0347 Accept the recommendation of the Consultant Selection Committee to
award Request for Qualifications for Innovation and Tech Transfer Center
Parking Area Project Design and Construction Administration Services to
the Pickering Firm, Inc.
Attachments: RFQ Parking Project
C.1 ID-18-0324 Accept the recommendation of Landscape Services, Inc. to award the bid
and contract for Catfish Row Art Park Splash Pad Re-Development to
Planet Recess based on the Deductive Alternate Bid #3 in the amount of
$534,117.00
Attachments: Award Splash Pad
C. ID-18-0334 Authorize City Clerk to advertise Request for Proposals for:
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant
D. ID-18-0340 Approve City of Vicksburg Employment Matrix for Civil Service Positions
Attachments: Employment Matrix
Appearing Mike Bryant
E. ID-18-0348 Accept Application for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption from:
1. Vicksmetal Company
Attachments: Vicksmetal Company
F. ID-18-0325 Approve the following requests from the Center for Pregnancy Choices:
1. Permission to hold Walk for Life Event on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
2. Close streets via attached route
3. Assistance from the Police Department with traffic
Attachments: Walk for Life
G. ID-18-0335 Approve additions to Employee Driving List:
1. Nathaniel Nichols, Jr., Christopher M. Coleman - Fire Department
2. Larry T. Ferguson, Jr., Derrick McGee, Jr., James E. White - Water
Department
Attachments: Driving List
H. ID-18-0331 Approve request from Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District
for allocation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 pursuant to Section
69-27-24 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Warren County Soil Allocation
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I. ID-18-0336 Approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $250.00 from the
Warren County Bulls AAU Basketball Team pursuant to Sections 17-3-1
and 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code
Attachments: Bulls Sponsorship
J. ID-18-0341 Approve request from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport for additional
funds up to $3,000.00 for drainage project
Attachments: VTR Drainage Project
K. ID-18-0323 Accept Letter Establishing Special Assessment and Adopt
Resolution/Order for Cutting, Cleaning, Demolition and Site Clearing of the
following properties:
1. Louisiana Avenue, PPIN 20638; owned by Ruby Akers c/o John L.
Moore
2. 1618 Martin Luther King Boulevard, PPIN 19190; owned by Bobby
Doyle Estate
3. 3130 North Washington Street, PPIN 14353; owned by Jeanette McCoy
et al
4. 1900 Martin Luther King, PPIN 20601; owned by Walter Watson
5. 514 Sycamore, PPIN 20614; owned by James Otis Estate
Attachments: Special Assessment
Special Assessment 3
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
L. ID-18-0326 Hearing to determine whether or not the properties listed on the
Community Development Agenda are a public menace to the public, health
and safety welfare of the community
Attachments: Special Assessment 2
Appearing Victor Gray-Lewis
Budget Admendments:
M. ID-18-0333 Adopt Budget Amendments
Attachments: Budget Amendment
Appearing Doug Whittington
Ordinances:
M.1 ID-18-0360 Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance 2018-02 Closing and
Vacating that Certain Portion of Wisconsin Avenue Right of Way
Located in the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi
Attachments: Ordinance Wisconsin Avenue
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M.2 ID-18-0329 Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Article VI. Weapons, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi by Amending Sec.
17-160. Discharging Firearm, to Define the Violation, Provide Specific
Exceptions and to Provide Penalties
Attachments: Ordinance Discharging Weapons
Contracts:
N. ID-18-0330 Authorize Mayor to execute the following with T.L. Wallace regarding
New Primary Clarifier No. 1 at Waste Water Treatment Facility [Blue
Ink]:
1. Change Order No. 3
2. Change Order No. 4
Attachments: CO #3 WWTF
CO #4 WWTF
MDA Approval
O. ID-18-0346 Authorize Mayor to execute Amendment No. 8 with Engineering
Service, a division of M&G Enterprises, Inc.
Attachments: Amendment #8
Docket of Claims:
P. ID-18-0306 Approve Bank Letters:
1. Trustmark
2. BancorpSouth
Attachments: Trustmark
BancorpSouth
Q. ID-18-0307 Approve Reports:
1. City Sexton
2. Privilege License
3. Mayor and Treasure
4. Tax Collection
5. Detail Budget
Attachments: City Sexton
Privilege License
Mayor & Treasure
R. ID-18-0308 Approve Claims Docket
Executive Session:
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Personnel Matters:
A. ID-18-0351 Longevity - Water Treatment Plant (1)
B. ID-18-0352 Retirement - Court Services (1)
C. ID-18-0353 New Hire - Fire Department (1)
D. ID-18-0354 Suspension - Human Resources (1)
E. ID-18-0355 Resignation - Fire Department (1)
F. ID-18-0356 Discussion Matter - Reimbursement - Traffic Department (1)
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 2, 2018
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